WRT610N V1 - Solution for not connecting iTunes to Apple TV

I have a solution for anyone with a WRT610N(V1)who is having problems (BTW this will work with V2 router also). I could not connect my iTunes to my apple TV, or it would appear fleetingly. Same problem using my iPad as a remote.

The issues you are having are to do with the firmware. Last year Cisco stopped performing firmware updates for version 1 (V1) of their router and fixed all your/my issues for their Version 2 router (V2) [Look on bottom of your router for version number - it is after the model number].

The fix, as obvious as it might be, is to load the V2 firmware on your V1 router.

Firstly go to the Cisco download page for the WRT610N router ( http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WRT610N/download)

Select Version 2.0 as your model (yes I know this is wrong and will make you sweat a little)

Download firmware upgrade to an easy to find location on your computer (I used desktop). You will now have downloaded file FW WRT610N_2.00.00.05_20090710code.bin.

Go to your router admin function (if you don't know, just type 192.168.1.1 into your browser) Default User ID is admin and leave password blank.

You will now see the Linksys router administrative application.

Click on "Administration"

After you have done that you should see "Firmware Upgrade"

Click on "Firmware Upgrade"

Select the file I mention earlier from the location to which you downloaded it.

Allow router to upgrade (you do not need to do anything to router once it is finished).

Go to apple TV and bask in the fact that you now have a fully functional apple TV with iTunes happily available.

I am sorry if these instructions are a little simplistic, but I wrote them trying to help anyone who is used to just opening a box and ignoring the manuals (like me!)

Good luck and Merry Christmas